Senior Accountant
  • England,London,City of London
  • full-time
  • £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Accountant
Up to £70,000 plus exceptional benefits
Central London
Our client is one of the largest investment managers in real estate, with an impressive portfolio across various asset classes and a strong global presence.
As part of the continuous growth, they are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their finance team in London and focus on the oversight of the financial and reporting aspects of their UK property portfolio.
The successful individual will join a dynamic and hard-working that enjoys the company’s premium benefits and outstanding offices.
Key responsibilities include:
*Reviewing tenant invoices issued by the AR team
*Collaborating weekly with UK property managers and the internal accounts receivable team to monitor debt payments
*Approving property-related invoices for UK/Holdco through the approval system
*Monthly review of the AP report to ensure cleanliness and follow-up on any credit items, supported by the internal AP team
*Ensuring monthly bank reconciliations for UK/Holdco are completed and signed off timely, with assistance from the cash management team
*Recording the UK acquisition fund flows in the accounting system
*Preparing quarterly reports, including accruals and prepayments for the properties
*Conducting monthly closing and quarterly preparation tasks for efficient quarter-end closing
*Preparation and review of statutory accounts, liquidity planning, budgeting for property and development
*Coordinating with advisors to ensure timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, tracking progress, and documenting final outputs
*Reviewing cash balances for UK/Holdco entities, recommending and facilitating quarterly interest payments and dividends while considering working capital and capex needs
*Liaising with internal and external teams (debt, development, audit) on any portfolio-related queries
*Training and mentoring junior staff
*Get involved in ad hoc projects for other European jurisdictions
Required Skills:
*Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
*Good experience in property accounting is essential
*Knowledge of accounting systems - preferably MRI
*Strong Excel skills
*Ability to collaborate with various internal and external teams in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
*Understanding of the commercial aspects of real estate, including capex monitoring, property management functions, and relevant financial aspects like debt and tax.
Job number 1783318
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Company Details:
Cobalt Recruitment
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Cobalt unlocks the true value of recruitment by leveraging over two decades of international real estate and construction expertise into one of the mo...
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